Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-07-06

! Inc queen To serNe-under the coiors,
man is fed. clothed and kept respectable
Fourteen days; ii ought to be fourteen
years with such a one. severe punish
ment would have a deterrent effect on The
whole clan
A room that WAS bizarre in lis
adornment served as Justice room
Arms, barbarian weapons, maps, hunt
ing whips, fishing rods graeing the
walls, fishing tackle and garden
ing tools the corners Slowed under
the tables were croguet and lawn tennis
boxes. Though the room WAS well
ordered, a peculiar aroma greeted the nos
trils when the door was opened, suggest
ing dried botanical specimens and garden
seeds. Anything that was required for
outdoor amusement or occupation was sup
posed 10 be tindable in this room.
To it the colonel proceeded. leaving his
granddaughter standing on TIE library
hearth, melancholy and dispirited.
Evidence against-what evidence could
there be for the Culprit, The colonel was
busily engaged writing out the commit
ment, when his pen suddenly stopped;
there was just question of fair play.
Have you anything TO say for your
self''
The vagrant's eyes Glittered impudent-
ly. He was not an i'll looking fellow-his
gray locks were moist and in curl He
looked a sea dog demoralized
''It'll not be much use me saving anv-
thing"
Man. am ready to listen to you, :" the
colonel returned, severely 1
The mans eye did not quail; he met the
Old soldiers without tiinching. He sa-
luted.
It's long time, colonel, since We were
at Cawnpore s'
"Cawnpore!' echoed the colonel, with q
deep drawn breath. "Cawnpore"' he re-
peated in a whisper, and with a sigh. His
agony blanched his cheek, and caused his
chin TO tremble. 'Were you at Gavin
pore - he asked the tramp, steadying his
voice.
Il said we, >" the tramp reminded him.
"W'hat made you mention that word"
Il recognized you, the minute saw
you, coloner'-again q salute-"but you
weren't colonel then"
What regiments" the colonel asked
almost deferentially.
'.The Oughty-second.
''The brave Oughty-second. Have you
your discharge"
The colonel understood the look; he
turned to the inspector:
"Hartshorn, you and your man will
step outside, and close the door, please"
Hartshorn complied, feeling that new
complexion had been put on the case, and
that most likely his quarry would escape
him.
When the door closed the colonel rose
from his chair, tears wers standing ON his
cheeks.
"If you've got such thing as penknife,
colonel l didn't want the slops TO see
where keep my papers. Once they get
hold ones valuables, it isn't a certainty
that you get 'em back again. have it
sewed up here"
Il will take your word" said the col
onel. generously.
That amt good enough, your honor
You shall see for yourself that am not
you. It's not the best, but
it's regular, such as il is"
There was snip Of threads, and the
precious, If dirty, document placed in the
trembling fingers. The colonel
was more than satisfied; he handed back
the paper, his face twitching
you saw that well, You saw the
bodies taken OUT"
The vermin at the cannon's MOUTH
the tramp, vengefully, his fists
clenched and denunciative.
MY wife, my darling, Oh, that had
sent her home TO her childr'
The colunel's hands We're on the va
grants shoulders. He wept over him; he
wept for himself All the cruel past was
revived, the grief and the agony. All his
life his sorrow had been with himself
reproach, that he had shared with others
that there was smoldering
hate against the Feringhee.
II was craft, or he was weary OF being
sobbed over. The vagrant had jerk Of
his head
Won't that fellow be inpatient,
,olonel -
The colonel moved to the table, took up
he commitment and tor, it into shreds;
hen he opened door.
''Step inside. You will not mind being
n the dark few moments -
The colonel closed the door to open the
,ther
'Hartshorn, l cannot send this man to
,read and water. He has served under
he colors. l have seen his discharge
lie ought not to lie in such straits
Hartshorn was puzzled, then his eye
ested upon the door. There WAS another
way ont, the colonel had let the tramp 90.
Hes an old hand, youy worship. I've
lad him before-when was stationed at
ioortown.
Il have torn up his commitment II
-ou a afprehend him again do not bring /
lin tome. would as readily sentence
ny own flesh and blood"
Hartshorn was not difficult. He was
ouched, the colonel was agitated. One |
ramp more or less would make little diff |
erence If he were WAX to the colonel, it |
would not be to his disadvantage. The |
orce was yigilant to meet certain de-
nand upon it, II he was sure Of the like |
avor and approval he could relax.
at isn't for me 10 question your deci- |
ion, your worship"
The colonel held ont his hand. YOU'RE
good fellow, H,rtshorn. but I've
lways thought il. Ii shall not he TO
our disadvantage or discredit il for once
man escape his deserts"
TIE colonel rang, Hartshorn and his
)lleague understanding.
What have you done with your pris-
ner;" the butler asked, mystified, sur
rised TO see both policemen.
1.-The eolonels let him co.
"Let him 90, Phew, wonders will
ever cease. But haven't seen the man
ass my pantry window. What can lie
he reason; he's SO dead upon q tramp"
AN old soldier''-
The butler nodded sapiently. Harts-
oru laughed. ''An old hand, " he said;
I've seen him before
.'You don't think the colonel's doney"
II don't always say what ! think"
aid Hartshorn, grasping his glass with
apacious hand.
The police vehicle drove away, but not
efore the colonel had opened the door
there the Vagrant stood concealed.
IF can find you employment, viii you
tay:"
I'm much obliged, your honor, but
IN making my way TO Cardiff to a mar
led daughter. | was stone broke, and
lmost furnished"
You shall he fed. Here is money.
-Ould advise you to avoid Moortown,
ONE this way" The colonel led the way
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